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A spokesman for force said: "We were called to an address at Elmer Mews, off Guildford Road in Fetcham just before 11pm on Wednesday night following reports of a concern for safety and a strong smell coming from inside a residential property.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained while investigations take place and there is not believed to be any third party involvement at this stage.

"It was also believed that a number hazardous materials were inside the property and as a safety precaution a number of people in the immediate vicinity of the property have been evacuated from their homes.

Firefighters being hosed down after a young man's body was found in Fetcham (Image: INS)

"The Hazardous Area Response Team are in attendance and are working at the scene.

"Elmer Mews is closed and there is a cordon between Cobham Road and Hawks Hill off Guildford Road while emergency services are at the scene.

"Neighbourhood policing teams will be conducting patrols in the area throughout the day."

Emergency services were at the scene until just after 6am on Thursday (June 28).